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Title: School-Based Interventions for Drug Use Prevention among Adolescents: A Scoping Review
Language: English
Authors: Sunandar Said (ORCID 0009-0007-0509-8077), Sukri Palutturi (ORCID 0000-0002-1074-7445), Irwandy (ORCID 0000-0001-9224-6240), Amran Razak (ORCID 0000-0003-0299-9025), Syamsuar (ORCID 0000-0003-1915-8564), Indra Fajarwati Ibnu (ORCID 0000-0003-3196-3259)
Source: Journal of School Health. 2026 96(3).
Availability: Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 18
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Information Analyses
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Intervention, Drug Abuse, Prevention, Adolescents, Daily Living Skills, Program Effectiveness, Teacher Influence, Peer Influence, Policy, Cultural Relevance, Cultural Differences, Educational Policy, Foreign Countries
Geographic Terms: Brazil, United States
DOI: 10.1111/josh.70122
ISSN: 0022-4391
1746-1561
Abstract: Background: Drug abuse among adolescents is a global public health challenge. While schools are key environments for prevention, the impact of facilitator types and cultural contexts on program success requires clarification. Methods: This scoping review followed JBI and PRISMA-ScR guidelines. A systematic search of four databases (2015-2025) yielded 27 eligible studies for thematic analysis. Findings: Interventions targeting life skills led by teachers or peers consistently produced positive outcomes. Conversely, programs led by external authorities, such as police, showed mixed results. For instance, police-led initiatives effective in the US initially showed no impact or adverse effects in Brazil. Evidence indicates that rigorous cultural re-adaptation can eliminate these harms, highlighting that cultural alignment is a prerequisite for program safety. Implications for School Health Policy, Practice, and Equity: Policy should prioritize tailoring interventions to local contexts over rigid adoption of foreign models. Adaptation is a stepwise process: first ensuring safety, then aiming for effectiveness. Facilitator success relies more on trust and pedagogical skill than formal authority. Conclusions: In school-based prevention, the messenger is as critical as the message. Success depends on contextual relevance and building genuine trust with adolescents.
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